Dehradun Farmers Shift From Traditional Crops to Herbal Cultivation, ICAR Reports
Farmers in Dehradun district have moved from traditional field crops to herbal cultivation, unlocking new income potential, according to a feature published by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research on July 10.
Current Summary
Farmers in Dehradun district have transitioned from traditional field crops to herbal cultivation, described as unlocking the potential of herbal farming, according to a feature published by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) on July 10. The number of farmers involved, the herbs being cultivated, the income gains achieved, the villages or blocks covered, the role of ICAR institutes or Krishi Vigyan Kendras in the transition, market linkages for the produce, and whether the model is being extended to other districts have not been detailed in the available signal. Uttarakhand's hill and valley agriculture has faced pressure from fragmented landholdings and outmigration, and medicinal and aromatic plant cultivation has been promoted as a higher-value alternative for the state's farmers.
What We Know
- Farmers in Dehradun district have shifted from traditional crops to herbal cultivation, per an ICAR feature published July 10.
- ICAR describes the shift as unlocking the potential of herbal farming for these farmers.
What Is Still Unclear
- How many farmers are involved and in which villages or blocks
- Which herbs are being cultivated and the income gains achieved
- The role of ICAR institutes or Krishi Vigyan Kendras in supporting the transition
- Market linkages and whether the model is being extended elsewhere in Uttarakhand
What Changed
- 10 Jul, 05:02 pmSignal detected: Dehradun Farmers Shift From Traditional Crops to Herbal Cultivation, ICAR Reports
Background
Medicinal and aromatic plant cultivation has been promoted in Uttarakhand as a higher-value alternative for farmers facing fragmented landholdings and outmigration pressure.